Whether their designs are surrounded by Lake Minnetonkas mist, San Franciscos fog, Torontos ice, L.A.s glare, Denvers snowdrifts or Atlantas steamy air, design pros seeking fresh neutral paints are looking to light gray. Grays can be so transparent and versatile that they can pair with just about... ...

A few colorful fall containers or a potted Japanese maple tree can go a long way in providing a seasonal pick-me-up to a porch, patio, balcony or other small outdoor space. For inspiration, take a look at these nine high-impact planting vignettes that combine some of our favorite plant ingredients, including... ...

If the kitchen is the heart of the home and breakfast is the most important meal of the day, then the kitchen banquette might be the best place to start your day. Heres a collection of some of our favorite breakfast banquettes to peruse for loads of ideas. Tell us which ... ...

Since 1995, the Maison & Objet trade fair, held twice a year in Paris, has been the international meeting point for professionals in the lifestyle, interiors and design fields. It brings together more than 3,000 exhibitors and nearly 90,000 visitors, half of whom come from outside France. Houzz Frances... ...

Elegant, sweeping curves transect this two-tier patio in the San Francisco Bay Area. The curves draw ones gaze from a mural featuring a pair of egrets on the wall of a backyard music studio to a peaceful water feature and a gravel courtyard set with boulders around a mature lemon tree. Soft plantings... ...

Have you been dreaming of hiring an interior designer Wondering if hiring a designer is right for you, or just want to know more about what the process is really like We asked interior designers, Kate OHara of Martha OHara Interiors ... ...